These skills can be learned on the mean streets a lot faster than in a classroom, and you'll be street smart instead of book smart.

Given your situation, tapping into the equity through a HELOC could be a smart move, allowing you to access capital for new investments without selling off your current assets.That being said, considering your stable cash flow and existing portfolio, a DSCR loan could also be valuable.

My wife always tells me what looks good and I'm smart enough not to argue.

@Andrew Shumate You sound like a smart guy.

Planning for this scenario doesn't mean you're giving up on finding a resolution—it's just smart property management.You're navigating one of the trickier aspects of property investment with a lot of grace.

I'll echo what others have said about this being a long game.Building wealth over the next 10 years is a smart goal, and you're already off to a good start with your real estate investment and stock portfolio.

Reno, on the other hand in the heart of the West, offers a more consistent track record-just what you want for peace of mind in your investments.Key Points:1) Reno is holding its own with solid occupancy rates for multifamily properties.2) Across the West, occupancy is more consistent, and Reno fits right into this pattern.3) For a balanced approach to investment, Reno’s stability is worth considering.For those San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Los Angeles investors looking at the big picture, Reno is a smart choice.Source: Freddie Mac Multifamily 

Oftentimes, distressed properties are going to be a lot of work for an agent if there are lots of inspections and quotes to coordinate so it is smart to talk about this with your agent prior to finding deals.

I personally believe it's smart to get ahead of the curve of this trend before ADU's become more of the norm in AZ.

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